Fully Funded Podcast
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071: How to Bring the Entrepreneurial Spirit to Missions with Ryan Steuer
Today we’re talking all about how to bring the entrepreneurial spirit to missions with our special guest, Ryan Steuer.
Ryan is the founder of Magnify Missions, an organization focused on combating the problem of ministry and business burnout. As a former pastor and entrepreneur, Ryan knows the challenges and limitations to creating long-term sustainability in both ministry and business.
In this episode, we explore:
- The relationship between ministry and entrepreneurship.
- How to determine if volunteering, working bi-vocational, or working full-time in ministry or business is right for you.
- How to look at your ministry more like a business.
- Self-care for your ministry and family.
- How to create a long-term vision for your ministry.
To connect with Ryan, visit https://www.magnifymissions.com/.
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070: How To Ask For Corporate Support
Today we’re taking a question from a listener who wants to know how to ask for funds from a business.
Partnerships between charities and businesses can be immensely powerful. The collaboration between these two groups can result in significant positive impact for the community and the world. One of the key avenues for this collaboration is through corporate donations.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
- 5 effective strategies for your ministry and organization to connect with businesses to secure corporate donations
- How to foster mutually beneficial relationships with businesses that drive meaningful change
- How to customize a win-win partnership with a business as a missionary or ministry
We're excited to offer three free training sessions in June 2023 on "How to Maximize Your Year-End Fundraising". Go here to register.
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Download our free support raising roadmap here.
To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.
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069: The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Have you ever wondered...
- Why can other people rely on me, but I can’t rely on myself?
- Why does it seem like I resist doing things I want to do?
- Why can’t other people accept that I find comfort and freedom in my routines?
- Why doesn’t everyone do the things they say they are going to do like I do?
- Why do I struggle to make decisions, often becoming overwhelmed by analysis paralysis?
- Why can’t I make time for myself and the habits I know would make me happier and healthier?
Today's episode will give you a better understanding of why you may make the decisions you make. We're diving into The Four Tendencies, a book by New York Times Best Selling author, Grechen Rubin.
In this episode you'll hear:
- What are the four tendencies
- What tendency do I lean towards
- How do I use this information to meet my own expectations and the expectations of others.
- How do I become a better fundraiser once I know my tendency
- and more!
If you're interested in taking Gretchen's quiz to determine your tendency, go here.
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068: How to Turn a Large Gift Into a Matching Gift
On today's episode, Mary shares how to turn a large gift into a matching gift.
Today's episode comes from a listener who shares, “Our ministry was recently given a gift of $20,000 and I wanted to know if putting a matching funds 'ask' out there a good idea when my primary goal right now is personal support, not operational funds?"
In this episode you'll also hear:
- The best way to approach a donor to turn their gift into a matching gift.
- The 5 Steps to create a matching gift campaign with a large gift already secured.
- The 6 Steps to create a matching gift campaign without a large gift secured.
- and more!
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067: How To Get Back Up When You Feel Knocked Down
On today's episode, Mary shares how to get back up when you feel knocked down.
Today's episode comes from a listener who shares, “I feel overwhelmed by my support raising goal. Just when I feel like I’m getting ahead, I lose a supporter and feel super defeated. What do I do?”
In this episode you'll hear:
- 3 verses to read when you're feeling defeated
- What key steps can you take to pick yourself up and get back on track
- How to reframe your situation from a dark spiraling story to a story of hope and possibility
- and more!
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066: How to Overcome A Poverty Mindset
On today's episode, Mary shares how to overcome the poverty mindset
Overcoming a poverty mindset can be a difficult and challenging process, but there are several steps that an individual can take to work towards a more positive and empowered mindset.
In this episode you'll hear:
- What is a poverty mindset
- What are the 5 most common reasons for a poverty mindset
- What are the 6 things you can do today to create an abundance mindset
- The single statement you can say to yourself that could change everything
- and more!
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
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Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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065: The Top 3 Obstacles to Raising Funds (and How to Overcome Them!)
On today's episode, Mary shares the three key obstacles to raising funds and how to overcome them.
In this episode you'll also hear:
- How to get more people to know you and your ministry exist
- How to stand out from your competition
- What is donor fatigue and how do I ensure my donors don't experience it
- and more!
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
Download our free support raising roadmap here.
To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.
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064: The 7 Key Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Failure
On today's episode, Mary shares the seven key steps to overcome your fear of failure.
In this episode you'll also hear:
- What is fear?
- What is healthy and unhealthy fear?
- How you can take the 7 steps to overcoming your fear of failure and use them to improve your fundraising efforts.
- and more!
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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063: The Power of Mentorship with Chris Cortte (In Memory of Roger Lane)
In this episode, Mary interviews full-time U.S. missionary, Chris Cortte.
Chris serves with the Assemblies of God college ministry, Chi Alpha Campus Ministries, and was mentored by a former guest of the Fully Funded Podcast, Roger Lane.
On January 5, 2023, Rev. Roger Allen Lane passed away at 73 years old from liver cancer. Roger was a respected pastor, leader, fundraiser, mentor, and coach to countless people throughout his years.
He had a passion for fundraising, and his book “Funded” became a staple to guide churches in their fundraising journeys. Roger never met a stranger and he was passionate about seeing people reach their full potential in Christ.
In this episode, Mary and Chris talk through the powerful relationship Chris had with his mentor.
Chris shares:
- How his mentorship relationship with Roger has forever impacted how he stewards relationships with current and potential donors
- How his mentor shaped him into the man he is today as a father, husband, and minister
- How this single relationship prepared him for his current ministry role
To listen to Mary's interview with Roger Lane, go to episode 26.
To connect with Chris Cortte, feel free to email him at ccortte@ag.org.
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062: The 4 Bible Verses That Make Fundraising Harder
On today's episode, Mary shares the four verses that make fundraising harder.
In this episode you'll also hear:
- How to use these four verses to build stronger relationships with potential donors
- How to overcome the challenge of finding donors who don't look like they have money to give
- How to tell stories from an anonymous donor
- How to engage high-level donors as volunteers
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061: How To Minister To The Rich
On today's episode, Mary shares how to minister to the rich in the world we live in today.
In this episode you'll also hear:
- What the Bible says about the rich
- The 6 ways to minister to the rich
- How ministering to the rich compares to ministering to the poor
- Why we need to care about the rich
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
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Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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060: The 5 Kinds of Donors Every Ministry Needs in 2023
On today's episode, Mary shares the five kinds of donors every ministry needs in 2023.
In this episode you'll also hear:
- What kinds of donors are more consistent with their giving (and which ones aren't!)?
- What is a supersize donor?
- 5 reasons why major gifts are important to your ministry
- How to create a game plan for all 5 kinds of donors so you can connect with each of them, while remaining authentic to who God created you to be
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
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Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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059: Should Ministry Workers Be Bi-Vocational
On today's episode, Mary takes a listener question who asks, "As a ministry worker, should I support myself and be bi-vocational?"
In this episode you'll hear:
- What does it mean to be bi-vocational
- Is it biblical to be bi-vocational
- Should ministry workers be poor
- Why do ministries and religious organizations need to exist
- What questions should you ask yourself to know what is best for you
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
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Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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058: How to Hit the Reset Button on Work and Life
On today's episode, Mary shares how to start fresh and hit the reset button in the new year.
In this episode you'll hear:
- The 7 tips to start the new year off right
- How to create a new vision of what's possible for you and your work
- When's the best time to make a change
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
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Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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057: The Single Reason Why Your Ministry Isn't Fully Funded
On today's episode, Mary shares the #1 reason your ministry may not be fully funded.
In this episode you'll hear:
- The 3 action steps to build your faith to raise the funds you need
- How to promote your "personal brand" without feeling scammy
- The mental strategies you can use to gain the confidence to promote your ministry
Be sure to join us for our last FREE online training of the year on How To Develop A Successful Fundraising Strategy for 2023 on Thursday, December 15th at 2pm EST. Go here to register.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
Download our free support raising roadmap here.
To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.
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056: How To Build a Relationship With a Multi-Millionaire
On today's episode, Mary answers a listener question who asks,
"How do I build a relationship with a multi-millionaire?"
In this episode you'll hear:
- The 5 ways to build new relationships (regardless of how wealthy they are)
- What action steps can you take to start reaching out
- How you can get them interested in funding you, your ministry, or a special project
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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055: Everything You Need to Know About Giving Gifts to Donors
On today's episode, Mary answers the question,
"Should I give a year-end gift to my donors? If so, what should I give them?"
In this episode you'll hear:
- What gifts work (and what don't)
- How to get your gifts donated so your donor's donation doesn't pay for gifts
- New gift ideas for 2022
- and more!
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
Download our free support raising roadmap here.
To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.
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054: The 2 Things You Should Do Before December 31st to Maximize Your Year-End Giving
On today's episode, Mary answers the question,
"If I can only do two things at the end of the year, what should I do to maximize my year-end giving?"
In this episode you'll hear:
- How to take action before December 31st
- What two things should I do (with a bonus third if you have the time!)
- What key elements should I include in my year-end appeal
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
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Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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053: 3 Strategies to Raise More Funds In a Closed (or Open) Nation
On today's episode, Mary answers a listener question who asks,
What are some strategies for ministries serving in closed countries?
It's hard enough to raise funds, but then add all the challenges of working in a religiously hostile environment to the mix.
In this episode you'll hear:
- How to raise funds when you can't tell 100% of the full story.
- How do I still communicate with my donors without sharing pictures and names of those we serve.
- How do I raise funds without using christian language.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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052: Snail Mail or Email (What Should I Do?)
On today's episode, Mary answers a listener question who asks,
"What are your thoughts on the effectiveness of direct mail fundraising for ministry nonprofits?"
Paying for postage and mailing may feel like a waste of your time and resources, but Mary gives you the four primary reasons why direct mail (snail mail) is still so effective.
In this episode you'll hear:
- In the world we live in today, what marketing channel gets the most attention from nonprofit donors
- What's the best way to get mailing and email addresses from potential donors
- What response rate should you expect from a direct mail vs. email campaign
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
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Download our free support raising roadmap here.
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051: How Missionary Lydia Nigh Got Fully Funded
On today's episode, Mary brings in a special guest to answer today's listener question who asks,
"I don't know anyone who is fully funded! Could you help me?"
When a student joins Fully Funded Academy, they get access to our Fully Funded Checklist document. In it we ask our students to do a brief exercise where they reach out to 2-3 missionaries (or organizations) who are fully funded and ask them how they got there, which usually triggers the question above.
In this episode you get to meet missionary, Lydia Nigh.
Lydia has been a missionary for decades, serving in a variety of locations around the world, and...
she's FULLY FUNDED!
Lydia was so kind to share her support raising journey and she shares:
- How a single role play on a fully funded coaching call changed the way she asks for money
- Exactly how she went from being underfunded to being fully funded
- The 3 things she does to make partner development FUN!
- and more!
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
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To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.
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050: How To Go From Raising Missionary Dollars To Raising Ministry Dollars
In today's episode, Mary takes on a listener question.
KC asks...
"I have been in full-time missions work for 23 years and am in the process of starting a new ministry geared toward women in missions with a colleague. We are starting from scratch and could really use some guidance. Could you give us some expert input?"
In this episode you'll hear...
- Four different ways to set up your ministry
- Two of the most important areas to focus on with a ministry launch
- What is a volunteer job description and when do you need to create one
- And more!
To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.
To join Fully Funded Orgs for Organizational leaders, go here.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
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049: From Volunteer To Paid Missionary With Kim Boley
Join us for today's conversation with campus missionary, Kim Boley, as we take a deep dive into how she went from a volunteer to paid missionary.
She talks about how she went from supporting her husband in his role as the director to becoming the co-director and finding her voice in the support raising process.
Kim shares:
- How to avoid confusion when you do ministry with a spouse.
- How to speak from one voice.
- How frequently should you communicate with your email list.
- What should you share in your emails.
- and much more.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.
To join Fully Funded Orgs for Organizational leaders, go here.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
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048: 3 Reasons Why You Need an Annual Giving Campaign
An annual campaign includes the funds raised to provide for the cost of operational funds of a ministry, organization, or individual raising support.
Annual giving is a MUST for anyone raising funds. We cannot rely on monthly support alone. Give your donors the option to choose how they want to give and start your planning today.
In this episode you'll hear...
- The three reasons why every missionary, ministry, and nonprofit organization needs an annual giving campaign.
- The different ways you can set up your annual campaign.
- How to start your annual giving campaign, if you don't have one.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.
To join Fully Funded Orgs for Organizational leaders, go here.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
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047: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Monthly Giving Campaign
Before online giving, it was extremely difficult to raise funds through recurring gifts.
Today, monthly giving is easier than ever and there is no better time to start your monthly campaign than right now.
In this episode you'll hear...
- The three reasons why every ministry needs a monthly giving campaign.
- The challenges to consider when starting a monthly campaign.
- How to start your monthly giving campaign, if you don't have one.
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend, and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
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046: How To Bring On New Donors At 68 Years Old
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045: Why Build a Fundraising Advisory Team | 5 Things to Consider
Fundraising isn’t just about raising money – it’s about teambuilding, inviting others in and yes, not going it alone.
Traditional support raising training encourages you to create a list of names and one-by-one invite them in. Our FREEDOM framework encourages you to do the opposite. Don’t create a list of donor prospect names, create a list of prospective advisory team members.
Releasing yourself of the pressure of doing your fundraising alone is one aspect of this new way of thinking, but here are five MORE reasons you should consider as you build your advisory team.
- The advisory team frees you from overwhelm.
- The advisory team will save you time.
- The advisory team will make it more fun.
- You will never run out of contacts.
- You’ll be more confident when you make the ask.
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For more information about Fully Funded Academy or Fully Funded Orgs, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
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044: 10 Ways to Attract New Donors
How to attract new donors is one of the most frustrating parts of support raising and fundraising.
In today's episode, Mary helps you to overcome the frustration with 10 ways to attract in new donors.
Take the time to listen in and start implementing these ideas.
They include...
- Setting a donor goal (how many donors do you WANT, not how many do you NEED)
- Creating your ideal donor on paper
- Building out your donor's ideal journey with you
- And much more!
If you enjoy the show, please share it with a friend and consider a special gift to fullyfundedacademy.com/give.
To submit a question to the podcast, go to fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast.
For more information about Fully Funded Academy or Fully Funded Orgs, go to fullyfundedacademy.com.
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043: How to Support Raise Through a Big Transition
Today, Mary takes on the question:
“How do I raise support when I’m in transition?”
Some of the key areas we discuss are:
- How do you communicate your transition to your donors
- What is a mission and vision statement and do you need one for you and your ministry work
- How long should your mission and vision statement be
- What are your donors thinking when you ask them to give
- How can you identify whether a donor prospect is the right fit for you.
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042: The 4 Lies About Support Raising That Need To End Today
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041: The 3 Questions To Ask Yourself To End Your Love: Hate Relationship with Fundraising Once and For All
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040: How to Raise More Funds When You Have a Small Network of Friends
Small is the new big! It's easy to think we need a huge network or inside connections with influential people to support our work, but that's far from true.
Jump into this episode with Mary Valloni as she shares how to raise more funds even if you have a smaller network.
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039: 3 Reasons Why Wealthy Donors Don't (and Won't) Give to You
Happy New Year! In this episode, Mary takes you inside the thought process of wealthy donors and why they support you (or don't).
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FREE TRAINING on December 14th: Exactly How to Get Fully Funded in 2022
On Tuesday December 14th at 3pm ET, we are hosting a free online training and you're invited!
Exactly How to Get Fully Funded in 2022
Tuesday December 14th
3pm ET / 2pm CT / 1pm MT / 12pm PTA few things we'll cover:
- Easy-to-implement ideas for fundraising in 2022
- How to incorporate online and email fundraising in 2022 (things have changed)
- and so much more
If you can't make it live, register anyway and we will send you the replay.
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038: Practicing Gratitude: An Inside Look At How I Do It
It's Thanksgiving week here in the United States, and on this episode Mike Kim shares a short (and hopefully sweet) message on practicing gratitude.
You'll learn why "new horizons" are great for setting goals but lousy for tracking them, and how practicing gratitude instead can help you really step into the progress you've made wherever you are.
Episode Resource:
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037: Knowing Yourself and the Audience You Want to Connect With
In this episode, Mike and Mary discuss a listener question:
Have you noted any particular challenges for minority missionaries or church planters and how did you help them overcome them?
Here are the cliff notes:
- Mike shares his experience as a minority in the United States
- Every culture has different values that have to be taken into consideration
- Acknowledge what community God is calling you to join
- Organize your ask
- Be comfortable in your skin and culture
Have a question you want us to answer? Go to:
fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast
Resources:
Missionary Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)
In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.
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036: How to Clearly Communicate with Your Ideal Audience
Mike and Mary dig into one of Mike’s clients, Elim Bible Institute and College, and discuss how they can attract more students. Most organizations and businesses struggle with the same things:
- Knowing who they are communicating to
- Strategizing around their specific recruiting season
- Highlighting what they want to be known for
- WIIFM (What’s In It For Me)
This episode helps recruiters and fundraisers think more critically of their marketing efforts so they can encourage more people to join or donate.
Resources:
Missionary Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)
In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.
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035: How to Rebuild Rapport After Poorly Raising Support
Today, Mike and Mary field a listener question:
"Do you have any advice on rebuilding rapport after poorly raising support?"
A sneak peek of the episode:
- How to address concerns and apologize if needed
- What it means to build a campfire around what you share
- Why following a cookie cutter approach when raising support is not the answer (despite what you've been taught)
Note: This episode was recorded just a few days before Mary's daughter was born so it's a bit behind the big news!
But you'll also hear about some of the ways Mike and Mary have been navigating stressful seasons, which we hope will bless you.
Resources:
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034: How to Mobilize the Local Church for Missions
Eric Peoples is the lead pastor of Legacy Church in Farmington, CT. Eric has done significant work in missions throughout South and Central America, as well as Europe. He ministers frequently overseas and pioneered various mission initiatives through the context of a local church, taking teams of members on short-term trips to revitalize communities and strengthen churches.In this interview, Eric shares a few key insights from the perspective of a lead pastor, and how missionaries and campus ministry leaders can connect with local churches. He also shares his experiences in fundraising for various missions and community initiatives. -
033: What Does It Mean to Be Faithful with Kelly Baader
Kelly Baader lives in Switzerland and serves as a mentor to Christian marketplace leaders across the world.
Here are some of the things Kelly touches on:
- The 5 invisible areas that affect your life and business
- Switching the discussion from how much you want to make to how much you want to give
- Inviting Jesus to your business meetings
- How giving and receiving are emotional things and we have different reasons for giving to different causes
- Why you don’t need everybody to support your cause and a small group that aligns with your goal is ideal
Resources:
Connect with Kelly:
Missionary Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)
In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.
Get Your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap
If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support, then check out fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!
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032: The Power of Writing with Kent Sanders
Kent Sanders is a former college professor turned ghostwriter and writing coach. Kent believes nothing is more powerful than a written story and that books are one of the few forms of magic we have left.
In this episode we talk about:
- Why it’s important to help others with writing and storytelling
- Why storytelling is vital and how it’s the way God communicates with us
- How to get started writing on a blank page
- Why you shouldn’t be apologetic in your ask and be bold instead
- What works vs. what doesn’t work while fundraising
Kent has a lot of great information to share but one thing he stresses is joining a community. Find people who want to help you accomplish your goal and regularly meet with them. Whether it’s in person or in an online group, a community will help you not feel alone in your journey.
Resources:
- Email Kent at kent@kentsanders.net
- Follow on Instagram
- Website
- The podcast
- The community
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031: How to Market Your Mission with Chris Barlow
Chris Barlow is the customer happiness director for Beeline Marketing and an all-around master of digital marketing.
After working in sales, Chris moved on to volunteering for a nonprofit. Everyone in mission work has a skill that they can serve other people with. Chris has found success by finding out what donors need and providing it to them before asking for anything from them.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How you can meet donors where they are at and find out how you can help them first
- How to get more people drawn into the work you do by giving people a taste of your ministry with free lead magnets
- Recommendations on how to attract new supporters through research and social media
- Why it's important to do market research on what your donors need help with
Resources:
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030: How to Stretch Your Boundaries with Daniel Hammond
Daniel Hammond is a former interrogator for the military and to say his life has been turned around would be an understatement!
Today, Daniel runs a significant nursing school ministry in Honduras. I recently met Daniel in Nashville at Mike Kim's mastermind events and he said, “Mary Valloni, we’re going to change the world together!”
We hit it off as immediate friends, and while he's been part of Fully Funded Academy for awhile, this was the first time we got to meet.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- What it was like for Daniel to be a lukewarm Christian before God led Daniel into ministry work
- How he identified what his unique ability is and how he could use it in order to influence the outcomes he wanted
- Why you should get to know people on a personal level
- Why you should let people know exactly what it is that you need –– over the next 10 years (what?)
Daniel also brings up the question, "How committed are you to faith over fear?"
When you are in ministry work, you have to move forward with faith regardless of if you feel fearful or nervous.
This episode is going to supercharge your faith!
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029: The 3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Today to Gain Instant Clarity
One of things Mike Kim talks about in his new book, You Are the Brand, are three questions you need to ask yourself to gain INSTANT clarity:
- What pisses you off?
- What breaks your heart?
- What is the big problem you are trying to solve?
You can find Mike's book on Amazon here.
In this episode, Mary walks you through the questions to help you connect with your "why".
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028: Should You Share About How Much Money You Live On?
Mary takes a question from a listener named Michael (last name withheld) regarding how transparent you should be about how much support you live on.
This can be a touchy issue for anyone raising or living off support, so if you're struggling in this area be sure to tune in.
Do you have a question you'd like to submit for our podcast? Visit:
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027: 7 Ways to Overcome the Scarcity Mindset
Poverty is a mindset! It creates that sense of scarcity, which you then become accustomed to.
In this episode, Mary Valloni walks you through seven ways to overcome the scarcity mindset so that you stop hinging your ministry and life on simply protecting the scarce resources that you have.
Never surrender your hopes and dreams to the fateful limitations others (or you!) have placed on your life!
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026: How Roger Lane Raised $400 Million for Churches and Para-church Organizations
In life, we have three circles of relationships: our close friends, our colleagues, and our acquaintances.
In this episode, Mary talks with fundraising coach, mentor, and former Vice President of Development at North Central University, Roger Lane.
Roger has worked on over 180 fundraising projects and raised over $400 million dollars... and you can be sure he understands the power of relationships. After all, people will often give to a person before they give to a project.
In this episode, Roger shares how his background in coaching and sales shaped his pastoral ministry and fundraising work.
Connect with Roger here: rogerlanecoaching.com
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025: Listener Questions and How To Never Run Out of Donor Prospects
Have a question you want us to answer? Go to:
fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast
Many of us get 60%, 70%, or 80% funded and then freeze! What gives?
The answer is NOT doing this alone. It's so important to lock arms with others and enlist others to help us raise support.
In this episode, Mary will walk you through the Buyer’s Journey and the Donor’s Journey, and how building an advisory team creates every donor relationship you will ever need.
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024: The Big Difference Between Authenticity and Transparency in Storytelling with Mike Kim
In today's episode, Mike and Mary continue their conversation on Mike's upcoming book, You Are the Brand, and how to effectively communicate online.
In this episode you'll hear:
- Questions to ask yourself before you hit publish on anything
- The difference between being authentic versus transparent
- How to tell stories you can "build a campfire around"
Resources:
Support Letter Templates
We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration.
Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters
Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)
Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.
Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap
If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!
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023: You Are The Brand (Your 8-Step Blueprint) with Mike Kim
Welcome to season 3 of the Fully Funded Podcast! In this episode, Mary interviews Mike on his upcoming book, You Are the Brand.
In this episode you'll hear:
- Mike's 8-Step Blueprint to showcase your unique expertise
- Mike's journey from the book idea to getting published
- How those who are the "face" of the organization can leverage their personal brand to raise more money
Resources:
Support Letter Templates:
We've just updated a suite of support letter templates just in time to get ready for year-end campaigns. This smart little investment will save you from hours of frustration.
Get Your 8 Proven Support Letters
Missionary Support Raising Roadmap(PDF)
Many missionaries are trained to ask for support (Step 6 - Organize Your Ask) and how to get on the mission field (Step 7 - Make Your Difference), but often miss the first 5 steps. In this roadmap key masterclass you’ll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.
Get your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap
If you’d like to develop a steady stream of recurring financial support with more stability and less stress so you can have a greater impact, then check out www.fullyfundedacademy.com to enroll in the Academy!
